Remaining politically neutral during General Election 2024
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Hi everyone I have a friend who had a text message from ESA saying to contact them as soon as possible regarding some ESA payments they may owe them. The phone number is for ESA but he's worried they want to assess him on the phone straight away. Do they need to give you an appointment for this he's worried they will turn it in to one when he phones. Thank you everyone for being here x
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Hi there
It is very unlikely it will be a assessment but as they say a call to discuss other matters
It isn't dwp that do assessment it is outsourced companies
Assessment usually take place after review forms have been completed -
DWP have been known to send text messages asking the claimant to call them regarding their benefit claims, especially if the person doesn't answer their phone to unknown numbers. Nothing to worry about.
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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